George Mason University’s Mason Korea recently expanded its outreach efforts by creating a program to help Korean students improve their English skills enough to be admitted into the university.
A year in the making, the plan was approved by the George Mason Korea Board of Managers in May of 2020. It guides Mason Korea's growth in key areas and supports the broader strategic goals of George Mason University.
Mason Korea holds a research writing competition and workshops for freshman and third-semester (sophomore) PPP student each semester. We spoke with Professors Alice Wrigglesworth and Jason Kifer who lead the program to find out why Mason Korea students should join the program and develop their writing skills.
Meet Haley Grizzle, a sophomore majoring in global affairs with a concentration in communications in Asia. Her experience at Mason Korea is helping her toward her goal of one day working in Asia.
Mason Korea accounting Professor Jenny Jung-Wha Lee co-authored a piece on the future of global accounting and AI with Mason Fairfax Professor JK Aier in the Maeil Business Newspaper, the largest business daily in South Korea.
Mason Korea held a virtual town hall on September 17 with Mason’s president, Dr. Gregory Washington, which was the new president’s first meeting with the broader Mason Korea community.
Jin Seong Choi, a senior majoring in Global Affairs, appreciates the opportunities for internships in his field, and the support he's received from Mason Korea's Career Development Center and its Center for Security Policy Studies – Korea.
Ha Eun Choi is an alumna of George Mason University. She majored in Global Affairs and minored in international security. Find out how Ha Eun landed her official internship at the UN.
